City

Welsh, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson Davis County  ·  Louisiana

👥5,635Population
💰$66,563Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$152,300Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓19.8%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 14.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 9%Race
White75.0%
Hispanic0.9%
Black14.9%
Asian0.2%
Other9.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads19.8% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,704 (47.7%)
Some College715 (20%)
Associates425 (11.9%)
Bachelors172 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree536 (15%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 47.7%Some College: 20%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad47.7%
Some College20.0%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,563 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$152,300 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units2,247
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Welsh, LA

Welsh is a city in Louisiana, located in Jefferson Davis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,635 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Welsh is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,563 is near the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Welsh is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $817 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Welsh is less-educated. 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.98%).

Welsh, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Welsh
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70591 5,635 $66,563 $152,300 $817 4.2% 19.8% 86.9%